The New York Subway system is currently operated by New York City Transit. Subways are recommended for their quiet, quick routes and excellent accessibility. Subways transport more than three-and-a-half million people a day. Therefore it is always up and running, regardless of date or time. Rates can be expensive for shorter commutes, but there is no traffic and no hassle, making it ideal for an evening commute or midday jaunt through the city.
The subway system is far more useful for traveling north-south than east-west throughout Manhattan. If you are unsure as to where you are going, there are plenty of easy-to-read maps available at all stations and posted on the trains themselves, so don't worry. Just know whether you are headed uptown (north) or downtown (south).
The best way to handle payment is through the MetroCard. This is a paper card with a magnetic strip that allows for subway, subway-to-bus, bus-to-subway, and bus-to-bus travel. Purchasing a card grants you a free ride, and each time you swipe for an initial ride, you get a free transfer (they're normally not free). Recently, NYC Transit has released an 'Unlimited Rides' MetroCard, sold in seven- and 30-day intervals, allowing for unlimited travel during that time. 'Express' trains run all the time and hit all major stations only, while 'local' trains run during select times (rush hour, for instance) and stop at every station.
For safety reasons, avoid riding the subways in the middle of the night if you can, and keep your wallet in any front pocket or even in your hand if you have to. Do not look or act like prey and you will not be preyed upon. Rush hour is an absolute nightmare, so bear that in mind as well. All in all, the subway system is the recommended mode of public transport in New York City, and the Transit Authority is to be applauded for their recent efforts to improve it. The MetroCard makes it that much more convenient.
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